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I was admittedly disappointed! Not much relationship building between the FMC and MMC, and the entire premise was built on the FMC lying about basically everything! It was nerve-wracking! There definitely was some hot chemistry though! I liked Ember as a person— she was unapologetically ambitious and determined. I certainly didn’t agree with how she went about some of the decisions though.

All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker

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adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book could have and should have been AT LEAST 300 pages shorter. Oof. I appreciated how layered and multi-faceted ALLLLL the characters and ALLLLL plot lines were, but it came at a cost.

Jaws by Peter Benchley

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Would I read more by Peter Benchley? Absolutely. Would I dare say that there are some parts of this novel that pale against the movie? Unfortunately so. Really what frustrated me the most was the ending. I felt like I needed at least 5-10 more pages; not much but SOMETHING.

The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Jessica Joyce truly is a top-tier romance author for me. She can write so beautifully not only amount romantic relationships but platonic ones too. Dare I say that Georgia’s friendships nearly overshadowed her romantic attraction to Eli. NEARLY! Because then, to really round out the talent, Joyce can singe the page with the spice! I loved the representation here of therapy, anxiety, and growing-up/growing-apart angst. This story had humor and spice but real conflict and feelings.

Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto

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emotional funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Vibes > plot for this one. Probably helped a lot I know nothing about classical music. The villain storyline was trite. But the sexual tension was unreal so all evens out.

The Portrait of a Duchess by Scarlett Peckham

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton

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dark emotional informative tense medium-paced

5.0

It’s weird to use the word “enjoy” so maybe I’ll say this book had me hooked. The research and reporting is well done, and I like the author’s technique of weaving in personal experiences (herself, and Crownsville employees and families). Might be because of the density of info or that I read it via audio but I had trouble keeping track with the timeline. Id absolutely recommend this book.

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lklitup's reviews 302 reviews

lklitup's reviews
302 reviews